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Onboard Weighing  | 

 FT-30M 

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USB Transfers

User Guide

The USB interface allows for easy uploads and downloads. Compatible files can be loaded onto a flash drive and inserted into the 
device. Software updates, printed ticket styles, customer lists can all be uploaded in this way. Weighing transactions can also be 
downloaded to a USB device.

2� Options Menu 

Navigate through the menu.

Press :

3� USB  Settings

Enter the USB settings.

Press: 

5� Connect USB for Software Update 

Connect the USB flash drive loaded with the software update.

Press:

6� Connect USB for Print Ticket Update 

Connect the USB flash drive loaded with the printed ticket template file.

Press:

7� Connect USB for Customer List Update 

Connect the USB flash drive loaded with the customer list file.

Press:

8� Connect USB for Data Download 

Connect the USB flash drive to receive data download.

Press:

4� Choose Operation

Choose the relevant USB operation.

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1� Set Up Menu 

Enter the Settings menu.

Press :

v1_000040_FT-30M 21/06/2016

Summary of Contents for FT-30M

Page 1: ...Onboard Weighing FT 30M www flintec com FT 30M On board Weighing Indicator Installation Operation Manual 11 E 10R 059362 v1_000001_FT 30M 21 06 2016...

Page 2: ...4 Graphic User Interface 15 User Functions 16 Set up Functions 17 Calibration Single Channel 18 19 Calibration Dual Channel 20 23 Calibration Twin Channel 24 27 Alarm and PPCO Settings 28 29 Graphical...

Page 3: ...ril 2016 If your instrument is a previous version and you require an upgrade to the most current software please visit the Flintec web site where the latest software update can be downloaded Uploading...

Page 4: ...r to control payloads maximise profits and avoid dangerous overloads Simple on screen menus mean drivers can choose between Net Gross Percent Collected or Delivered weights It s packed with standard f...

Page 5: ...allows the indicator to be positioned and adjusted to suit in cab conditions and the position of the driver A range of bracket accessories is available to adapt to any kind of installation An IP68 enc...

Page 6: ...and right Some vehicles may already have an ISO Mounting this means the DIN cage is not required the FT 30M will fit snugly into the opening without the cage Connect the power and signal connectors to...

Page 7: ...ired to fit cabling and drill cable entries to suit the application Stainless Steel Latch 132 244 5 216 170 177 FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Clear Polycarbonate Lid 225 5 222 101 6 8 5 Installation 5 Panel mo...

Page 8: ...o 32V DC Consumption 100mA at 24V DC external loads Max input current 4 Amps Display RGB touch screen Format 480x169 dots Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C Brightness adjustable high medium or low An...

Page 9: ...M12 connector makes the electrical installation quick and easy A range of versatile M12 accessories means that combinations of load cells and sensors to suit thousands of applications are easily conn...

Page 10: ...on examples Electrical connections 8 SIGNAL channel 1 2 M12 Female Mini DW Pin 1 BROWN Excitation 5 Volts DC Pin 2 WHITE Signal millivolts from junction box load cells Pin 3 BLUE Excitation 0 Volts Pi...

Page 11: ...tickets straight from the cab A 9 pin D cable connector plugs into the FT 30M No additional power lead is required Six point splitter junction box connects six load cell into one input port It has the...

Page 12: ...ly concerned with the installation and use of the Flintec FT 30M on board weighing indicator Accuracy and performance is dependant on the quality type and installation quality of the load supporting l...

Page 13: ...d on truck axles suspension systems and structural beams Custom load pins any size High capacity IP69 High accuracy Stainless steel M12 connector 5M cable 300 overload capacity Load pins are used to m...

Page 14: ...the vehicle to its legal maximum and weighing the vehicle to obtain the Net Payload 1 Language Swipe up or down to select a language Press 2 Time Zone Swipe up or down to select a time zone Press 3 Da...

Page 15: ...Payload to be displayed 11 Net Weigh the fully laden vehicle Net weight Press to enter the Net weight First Installation Set up Max Payload Weighbridge 13 420kg NET mV V is the signal level from the...

Page 16: ...etailed calibration and set up guides for each mode appear later in this manual 6 Truck Modes Enter the Truck Modes menu Press 7 Select Mode Swipe up or down to select the desired Truck Mode Press 1 H...

Page 17: ...graphic functions Driver MENU settings allow frequently used adjustments to be made Critical MENU settings are pin code protected 30860KG User Functions Weight Display User Menu Home Enter pin code On...

Page 18: ...rning bar shows and increments by 2 to 100 NET is the weight of materials loaded on the vehicle Press for Gross AMBER ALARM has been triggered Press to mute Press when leaving site To go back to HOME...

Page 19: ...activate deactivate Set the current day month and year Upload print ticket styles Calibration settings Press to remove zero offset Count by 1 10 20 50 100 200 Press to access Time Zone Date Time and...

Page 20: ...and weighing the vehicle to obtain the Net Payload 1 Home Navigate to the menu Press 2 Menu Navigate through the User Functions Press 3 Settings Enter the Settings menu Pin code protected Press 4 Pin...

Page 21: ...aden vehicle Net weight Press to enter the Net weight Max Payload Weighbridge 16 550kg NET mV V is the signal level from the load cells and must be stable Flickering indicates a problem with a load ce...

Page 22: ...Weigh and enter the vehicle Net Payload for channel 1 2 Example shown is an articulated truck with 5th wheel load cells fitted to the tractor unit wired to channel 1 Ch1 Air pressure sensors are fitt...

Page 23: ...h and record unladen trailer Tare weight Press to enter the Tare weight 16 Trailer Tare Weight Swipe up or down to input the trailer Tare weight 5 840kg Press to enter the Tare weight 17 Trailer Tare...

Page 24: ...ress 24 Channel 2 Calibration Trailer Net Complete Channel 2 calibration Press 25 Trailer Net Weigh and record fully laden trailer Net weight Press 26 Trailer Net Weight Swipe up or down to input the...

Page 25: ...weight 28 Channel 2 Trailer Net Calibration Done The green tick confirms calibration for Channel 2 is complete Press Calibration Dual Channel 27 Trailer Net mV V Confirm the trailer Net mV V Press mV...

Page 26: ...Load the vehicle to its legal maximum Weigh and enter the vehicle Net Payload for channel 1 2 Example shown is a rigid wagon and drag truck 1 Home Navigate to the menu Press 2 Menu Navigate through th...

Page 27: ...record unladen trailer Tare weight Press 16 Trailer Tare Weight Swipe up or down to input the trailer Tare weight 5 840kg Press to enter the Tare weight 17 Trailer Tare mV V Confirm the trailer Tare m...

Page 28: ...ailer Net Complete Channel 2 calibration Press 25 Trailer Net Weigh and record fully laden trailer Net weight Press 26 Trailer Net Weight Swipe up or down to input the trailer Net weight 27 840kg Pres...

Page 29: ...toggle back to Gross weight 28 Channel 2 Trailer Net Calibration Done The green tick confirms calibration for Channel 2 is complete Press Calibration Twin Channel 27 Trailer Net mV V Confirm the trail...

Page 30: ...means OVERLOAD maximum legal payload is reached 1 Home Navigate to the menu Press 2 Menu Navigate through the User Functions Press 3 Settings Enter the Settings menu Pin code protected Press 4 Pin cod...

Page 31: ...rm bar incrementally fills 88 Alarm bar incrementally fills 94 Red alarm threshold reached Alarm 2 triggered 10 Alarm 1 Delay Select alarm delay Press Alarm and PPCO Settings 9 Set Gross Weight Swipe...

Page 32: ...e He then picks up the load with the display showing the weight from that customer He will then press Off site to print a ticket for the customer The display will then show 0kg ready for the next cust...

Page 33: ...or down to select the relevant customer account Press 3 Collect Load Collect the load from the customer Customer A 4 Complete Load The display shows the Net load collected from Customer A Press to lo...

Page 34: ...your departure from the site A customer ticket will be printed 13 Home Screen The display returns to zero Cumulative Net and Gross figures are in the footer The amber alarm bar rises when Gross weight...

Page 35: ...ress 3 Collect First Load Collect the first load from the customer Customer A 5 Collect Second Load Collect the second load from the customer Customer A Previously logged loads are referenced in the t...

Page 36: ...tomer Selection Navigate up or down to select the next relevant customer account Press Customer Details On site pickups Ticket creation and editing can be done via a text editor and uploaded to the de...

Page 37: ...FT_30M_Printout_Style txt into this folder This can then be uploaded directly to the device via the USB interface Upload to Device To upload the template file to the device navigate to the USB menu a...

Page 38: ...he current gross weight in full line 32 characters Gross Weight 2 550 kg plw Load Prints the current load weight or a list of load weights in full line 32 characters Load 2 550 kg or Load 1 1 750 kg L...

Page 39: ...show correct format cust edit Optional Show Edit Customer Option in iWheel cust add Optional Show Add Customer Option in iWheel cust delete Optional Show Delete Customer Option in iWheel cust upload...

Page 40: ...Settings Enter the USB settings Press 5 Connect USB for Software Update Connect the USB flash drive loaded with the software update Press 6 Connect USB for Print Ticket Update Connect the USB flash dr...

Page 41: ...eve stable readings DIAGNOSTICS Gives the technician information with which to troubleshoot DRIVER ZERO The home weighing driver zero screen is used to remove zero drift under service conditions and w...

Page 42: ...OSS NET Net Load or Payload is the load weight in the truck TARE Is the unladen empty weight of the vehicle ALARM The alarm will activate when a pre set set point is reached Where fitted a sounder or...

Page 43: ...rning bar shows and increments by 2 to 100 NET is the weight of materials loaded on the vehicle Press for Gross AMBER ALARM has been triggered Press to mute Press when leaving site To go back to HOME...

Page 44: ...is the load weight in the truck TARE Is the unladen empty weight of the vehicle ALARM The alarm will activate when a pre set set point is reached Where fitted a sounder or flashing beacon device will...

Page 45: ...rning bar shows and increments by 2 to 100 NET is the weight of materials loaded on the vehicle Press for Gross AMBER ALARM has been triggered Press to mute Press when leaving site To go back to HOME...

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